Thinking about Denver area vs Albuquerque NM

[grfxdsnr]

OK, New Mexico is doing a might fine job of convincing hubby and I to move there. BUT, Colorado is running neck and neck.

Hubby has ms. Can't stand the cold, can't stand the heat. Both states have medical marijuana. Jim is preferring Colorado because he'll be able to get his meds easier than NM. Too cold and Jim hurts pretty good. Too hot and he melts. But, the weather is just a small factor in our decision.

Give me a few good reasons why Colorado would be a better place to live. I should add that Jim's spinal cord doctor said Colorado is a better place in his opinion for Jim.

Jim's doctor believes Colorado offers the best in terms of weather, opportunities, etc. He couldn't say enough about it. He even said Colorado is closest to heaven. :D

Plus Denver is building a brand new VA center with a spinal cord facility which is a HUGE plus.

OK, give it to us. Good bad and the ugly. No knocking Nm though please. I am not looking to cause any arguments. We just want to know all about both states before we make this huge move from Illinois. We're thinking Colorado Springs or Denver.

[lampost]

As far as beauty goes, they both right up. Both on the same chunk of land so pretty similar. I think the area found in Northern NM is probably the most beautiful in country.

But really we're almost talking about imaginary lines here! They both have what you need. Although MMJ has come a lot further in CO I think. I don't think NM has dispensaries, or didn't very long ago. So, you'd probably have to get hooked up with a caregiver until you can grow your own, if that's what you're going to do!

Why don't you come out for a visit. Could see both in a few days!

I have a friend in Albuquerque. I'm not a big fan. However, a family member live in Santa Fe and it was amazing although he eventually moved back to CO.

People in this forum are probably going to be biased toward CO. You will never know until you come see for yourself. Everyone is different.

[denverbear]

where abouts in Ill. are you comming from...are you a Bears fan...??
I myself am from Ill. and love living in Colo.

[CannnaLady]

I had a patient who worked as a nurse in Albuquerque and she got fired for having a medical marijuana card. Which is why should moved to Colorado :)
as for scenery I like colorado better. There is better snowboarding here and more places to hike of diversity. New Mexico-aside from taos (which is beautiful) all looks the same to me.

[DirtayeSanchez]

Denver and CO Springs enjoy a fairly mild winter. I moved here in February ten years ago. I serioulsy thought that there must be another Denver in CO because it was 65 F and basically t-shirt weather. It's been pretty cold this year though.

I think the Springs may be a little more conservative than Denver. Plus, if you have access to the VA in Denver, being closer would probably be good. I use the VA here. I have very few complaints.

It gets really hot here in the summer but high altitude relief is ~ 30 minutes away. The mountains are perfect in the summer.

My vote would be Denver but I hope you have great luck no matter where you end up. :rastasmoke:

Peace

[grfxdsnr]

where abouts in Ill. are you comming from...are you a Bears fan...??
I myself am from Ill. and love living in Colo.

Of course we are Bears fan! Is there any other way? :D

Thanks everyone, keep it coming please. The cold and snow, we are used to but could do with less if you know what I mean. This year has sucked for everyone in terms of cold and snow. It's snowing in places no one expected!

So tell me, the snow average is higher in the Denver area than here in Chicago which surprised me a little. Our snow stays and never leaves for months unless we get that one day where it melts, kind of. I hear your snow usually melts quickly due to the sun. True?

[Reenster]

I have lived in both New Mexico and Colorado. They both offer some great benefits, so it comes down to what is most important to you.

There is some beautiful places in New Mexico and also alot of nothing. The cost of living is great there especially if you move out of the metro areas a little. For the same amount of income you can live much better in New Mexico than in Colorado and that is a huge plus. I have heard that there is some supply issues in New Mexico for Medical Marijuana, perhaps because so much of the state is remote.

I can not say enough wonderful things about Colorado, this is home for me. It is beautiful here, it has a active music scene, the cost of living is going up but still affordable and the people are outstanding.

It comes down to what is the most important to you. I am sure if you pick Colorado you will not be disappointed.

FYI, I am from Upstate NY orgianally and I do not miss those winters. Over all the winters in the Denver Metro area are no where near as cold or snowy than those in Chicago and certainly alot less windy :jointsmile:

[grfxdsnr]

Thanks Reenster!

[denverbear]

Of course we are Bears fan! Is there any other way? :D

Thanks everyone, keep it coming please. The cold and snow, we are used to but could do with less if you know what I mean. This year has sucked for everyone in terms of cold and snow. It's snowing in places no one expected!

So tell me, the snow average is higher in the Denver area than here in Chicago which surprised me a little. Our snow stays and never leaves for months unless we get that one day where it melts, kind of. I hear your snow usually melts quickly due to the sun. True?
don't tell anyone back in Ill. but the weather here in Denver is usually 15 to 30 degree's warmer here then in Chicago...but if you want snow and cold weather then you take a 30 minute drive to the mountains..lol...most snowfalls bypass the metro area but hit east of town and head east and North...but this is just our own privite secret...:)

[Sandia]

Sandy,

I went to college in Colorado and have an intense passion for the state. I currently live in the Albuquerque area now with my family.

I have that "urge" to relocate to Colorado just about every month. With that being said, I still come back to New Mexico. This is purely by choice. If I had a "perfect world"....I would maintain residences in both CO and NM. Unfortunately I can't do that.

I go up to Monument CO (just north of Colorado Springs) every month so see my best friend and his family (retired USAF guy). I can make it up there in about 5 hours from Albuquerque.

My brother lives in Denver and loves it there. I do as well. There is an "urban renewal" in his area just off of Pearl street and it is NOT like I knew it back in the 80s when I went to school. Very cool, very pretty, very fun.....but there is something that keeps me coming back to New Mexico. I have no earthly idea why, but NM does grow on you.

The MMJ situation in Colorado is, by leaps and bounds, "easier" than NM. Remember, NM is a brand new state for the program. For example, Colorado has "dispensaries" very similar to California (UGH....not a fan of the state....sorry if I offend). From my brother's house, there are 4 dispensaries within walking distance. Additionally, there are more dispensaries than liquor stores according to him (anecdotal evidence). In NM, the situation is VASTLY different. No dispensaries, very few producers.....but remember that the program is VERY new in NM.

Either choice would be a good one for you and your hubby. BOTH areas have pluses and minuses. One thing I do know, is that Albuquerque has a VERY good VA hospital. Many friends are vets as well and have tremendous accolades for the hospital. I am not sure how Denver's VA center is....I know that it is a concern for your hubby.

As for the climate issue.....Denver/C-Springs area (aka front range) is not what "outsiders" seem to think. The altitude is HIGH....the fact that it is a mile above sea level has a different effect on snow than you are probably used to in IL. The snow tends to "sublimate".....not much of the "Brown heaps" that you may be used to when spring comes around back east. Most of the time (again MOST) of the time the mountains tend to get a decent amt of snow while the front range is "spared" the brunt of the precipitation. There are times that they get a bunch but for the most part, it is not an issue.

Just some thoughts from my end Sandy......

Best of luck in the search. Either way, I am sure you guys will be happy!

Regards,

Sandia:)

[lampost]

I grew up in Illinois too. The snow here is nothing like it back there. There it snows once in November and its on the ground until March/April. Here, it melts pretty quick.

I think its beautiful though. I'll go walking in a veritable blizzard one day and then a few days later its nearly 50 degrees.

You will LOVE the weather here. It doesn't get as cold as Chicago in Denver... Not even close if you ask me! I remember walking in the loop and wind whipping between the buildings when it was 0 degrees! Made things difficult. Furthermore, it doesn't get as hot here in the summer! Pretty close, but its not oppressively hot & humid like the Midwest.

Also, was gonna mention that Denver is a GREAT sized city! I left Chicago because the traffic and number of people drove me nuts. If I wanted to run an errand to Target or something on a Saturday there it was a 3-hour ordeal.

[grfxdsnr]

Lampost you have nailed Chi town pretty well! LOL

You guys are making this so easy and we appreciate it very much. Jim will be coming on eventually and introducing himself.

What about Denver areas to look at? I have been told by a VA patient advocate in Denver that her top three places are Brighton, Montebello & Centennial. I also heard through my brother that Littleton is nice and someone else told me Aurora. We don't want to live right in the city but close enough to get there easily.

Our budget is no more than $250g but would love to find something closer to $200g. Our goal is to own our house eventually with no mortgage. If anything has been taught today in this recession it is to save and don't buy more than you need. We already knew that. ;)

Unless we find that awesome penthouse! Yeah, not gonna happen. :D

[denverbear]

Lampost you have nailed Chi town pretty well! LOL

You guys are making this so easy and we appreciate it very much. Jim will be coming on eventually and introducing himself.

What about Denver areas to look at? I have been told by a VA patient advocate in Denver that her top three places are Brighton, Montebello & Centennial. I also heard through my brother that Littleton is nice and someone else told me Aurora. We don't want to live right in the city but close enough to get there easily.

Our budget is no more than $250g but would love to find something closer to $200g. Our goal is to own our house eventually with no mortgage. If anything has been taught today in this recession it is to save and don't buy more than you need. We already knew that. ;)

Unless we find that awesome penthouse! Yeah, not gonna happen. :D
stay away from montbello...brighten is ok in the newer part and actually it's priced right in a lot of areas for sure...centenial is very nice but expensive..
the north area Thornton/north glen is not bad but my preferance would be Thornton area.

[grfxdsnr]

stay away from montbello...brighten is ok in the newer part and actually it's priced right in a lot of areas for sure...centenial is very nice but expensive..
the north area Thornton/north glen is not bad but my preferance would be Thornton area.

Thanks. It's hard when you have never been there. Only the locals like you guys can give me the low down on the areas to avoid. :thumbsup:

Yeah we could visit, and we will, but there is no way we'd know what areas to avoid unless it is just down right awful on first look you know?

[lampost]

I wouldn't rule out the city! Check out some of the neighborhoods... it's definitely different from Chicago.

For suburbs here I'd check out Arvada and Westminster... both pretty nice spots and right between downtown and the mountains!! Golden is also really nice but maybe expensive. I don't really know much about housing prices, but those are nice areas. I think Lakewood is nice. I tend to like the west side of Denver because it's closer to the mountains, but there's nice areas over on the east side too.

[Denvertoad]

Try this forum for questions regarding Denver Metro area.

Colorado Forum - Relocation, Moving, Local City Discussions - City-Data Forum (http://www.city-data.com/forum/colorado/)

Good luck with your decision!

[grfxdsnr]

Thanks!

[PufferLungs]

Of course we are Bears fan! Is there any other way? :D

Thanks everyone, keep it coming please. The cold and snow, we are used to but could do with less if you know what I mean. This year has sucked for everyone in terms of cold and snow. It's snowing in places no one expected!

So tell me, the snow average is higher in the Denver area than here in Chicago which surprised me a little. Our snow stays and never leaves for months unless we get that one day where it melts, kind of. I hear your snow usually melts quickly due to the sun. True?

The cold and snow of Colorado is MUCH different than the mid-western cold and snow you are used too. I was born and raised in the Kansas City area, which is basically the same climate as Chicago - hot and humid in the summer - cold as sh*t in the winter.

Colorado has an average of about 25% -- 40% humidity, depending on the season. It does not get sticky hot here like it does in the mid-west. It DOES get just a little bit hot in late July and August - but the humidity is barely over 30% or 35%. It's amazingly comfortable. You can actually go outside in the summer and NOT sweat while standing still under a shade tree. Can't say THAT for Chicago or any other mid-western town where the humidity is 80% ++ As soon as you go outside in July (Kansas City area) - you're instantly sweating. The humidity just collects on your body and it feels like your all sweaty and slimy in less than 10 minutes.

We are MUCH closer to the sun in Colorado, so it's only natural that the suns rays are going to be more intense. Not hotter - just more intense.

Yes, it does snow a lot here. And it melts almost as fast as it fell from the sky. We can get 8" of snow overnight and it'll all melt in a day or two if the clouds clear and the sun comes out. That's the beauty of living in Denver or any other city on the eastern side of the Rockies. Yeah - we get snow. Plenty of it. But 90% of the people in this country don't realize how fast it melts and warms up after the snow.

If ya want snow - just take a 45 minute trip up Boulder canyon or take Interstate 70 about 1hr west to Silverthorne - you in the mountains BABY!! Snow!! snow!! snow!! Snow everywhere!!!! When you get tired of the snow, just hop in the car and drive back down the mountain to Denver for some nice warm sun and T-shirt weather in the middle of February.

As far as I know - Colorado MMJ laws are much more relaxed. Maybe thats not the correct way to phrase it - but the point is - it's EASY to get hooked up with a good caregiver or dispensary here. From what I've been reading - it's NOT easy to find a dispensary or a caregiver in NM.

Colorado Springs is a military town. Not the best place to raise kids IMO. Anytime you have a military base - you'll have increased levels of crime (prostitution and illegal drugs). Thats not speculation or me talking out of my ass. Thats been a known reality for generations. I would not want to live in Colorado Springs simply because of that military base and also because of how bad the TRAFFIC sucks. Yeah, we got traffic in Denver - but it's not NEAR as bad as Colorado Springs.

Ft. Collins (60 miles north of Denver) is a college town. It's quiet and peaceful in the summer. Hip and exciting during the school year. Not much traffic and a much smaller overall population when compared to Denver or Colorado Springs. IMO it still has that small town feel without feeling like you live 100 miles out in BFE.

Denver is the big city. This is where the VA hospital is located. This is where the Childrens Hospital is located ( God Bless em - saved my kids life twice). The Pepsi center is here if you like hockey or basketball. The Broncos play at Invesco field. The Rockies baseball stadium is here too. Denver has done a great job of keeping their downtown alive and active. Downtown is where all the action is. Baseball stadium, basketball arena, football stadium -- all downtown or very close to downtown.

MMJ is EASY to get in the Denver area. Get your MMJ card and walk into any of a couple hundred different dispensaries in the Denver metro area. More selection of smokeable and edible herb than you can shake a stick at. Most of it is pretty decent quality for the buck.

[PufferLungs]

Thanks. It's hard when you have never been there. Only the locals like you guys can give me the low down on the areas to avoid. :thumbsup:

Yeah we could visit, and we will, but there is no way we'd know what areas to avoid unless it is just down right awful on first look you know?

Avoid Aurora and Broomfield at all costs. Both of those cities are NOT MMJ friendly.

Avoid Montbello. High crime.
Thornton is okay but the school system is Adams county. (more on that later)
Northglenn sucks (high utilities and poor street maintenance - again, Adams county schools - more on that later)
Brighton is okay - but it's 25 miles from Denver.

Your best bets are Arvada, Westminster, Golden for MMJ friendliness. But you don't have to live in those cities to get MMJ products.

I live in the north part of Arvada. I'm right on the edge of Westminster and Broomfield. LOVE IT! Easy access to downtown. Easy access to Boulder Turnpike HWY36, Interstate 25 and Interstate 70.

Jefferson County (Arvada, Lakewood, Westminster, Lakewood) schools are very good if you have children. Stay WEST of Sheridan Blvd if you want to live in Jefferson County.

Adams county (EAST of Sheridan Blvd) schools SUCK. They look good on paper because thats where a lot of the minorities live - so thats where the states spends all it's money on public education. But money spent does not always = expected results. Test scores indicate Jefferson county is a better school system.

[grfxdsnr]

Thanks Pufferlungs! Great information! Our kids are grown so we don't have to worry about schools. WHEW! Both will be graduated from college by May next year. So then it's just Jim and I and the open space to decide where we're going to settle.

We want near Denver because of the Va for sure. We don't want to be able to reach out and touch our neighbors house though! LOL I'll check those areas for housing. You guys are awesome!

Somebody help me with this. I am Jim's caregiver, I take care of everything for him, all his daily needs. I am a little confused by the caregiver definition and some dispensaries wanting you to sign over to be ones caregiver. Can someone explain what all that means? I looked at the law as it's written and I fit the description of a caregiver. How would a dispensary be a caregiver? :confused:

[PufferLungs]

Since the kids are grown, your choices are not as limited. There's good places to live all over the Denver metro area. I'm partial to the north suburbs. There's less traffic here and you can still be downtown in 10-15 minutes.

I HATE the south part of town - Highlands Ranch, Englewood, Centennial, Arapahoe county, South Denver. The traffic in that part of town is MADDENING.

My wife and I have a rule - no matter WHAT, we don't live south of Interstate 70. Everything south of there is a mad house IMO. But I'm 100% spoiled and biased. I LIKE it up here in the north 'burbs. I like the schools. I like the small town feel I get in Arvada. I like the fact that there is little or no traffic up here. I like the fact that we can grocery shop and mall shop within 10 minutes from the house.

Did I mention there's very little traffic in the North 'burbs? :D GAWD I hate traffic. South Denver is nuthin' but traffic. Dumb, slow, takes ya 2hrs to drive home from work traffic. It's not like that up here in the north 'burbs and we're spoiled rotten because of it.

There's at least a dozen MMJ dispensaries within 10 minutes of my house.

[grfxdsnr]

LOL We hate traffic too! We currently live in the corn fields west of Chicago. We moved out here so the boys could go to their college of choice and could commute. Accckk, they decided they wanted to live up there so here we are in the corn fields. Damn kids. hahahaha

Anyway, thanks again for the info. Once I figure out the caregiver part it should all be a breeze. I am not going to have Jim sign over his caregiver card or whatever that's all about since I am his caregiver and would help him grow if he wanted to. Why do the dispensaries ask one to sign over their caregiver? I don't get that. Can you grow and have a mmj card? Jim said he'd rather buy than grow anyway if it's easily available.

[PufferLungs]

As a patient with a MMJ card, you can grow up to 6 plants for personal use. You can have 3 vegging and 3 flowering at one time, but no more than 3 flowering (growing buds) at one time.

You absolutely DO NOT have to assign a caregiver. You absolutely DO NOT have to assign a dispensary as your caregiver to purchase medicine from them. I have purchased from 4 different dispensaries and I do not have a caregiver.

IF you decide to designate a dispensary as your caregiver, you will receive discounted prices on your medicine. You are giving the dispensary the right to have one of their on-staff growers take care of your 6 plants, and you get discounted meds as a benefit.

If you do not want to grow, you can assign or designate a personal caregiver (not a dispensary). You are giving that person the right to grow 6 plants for you. You and the caregiver work out how much medicine you get for free, how much you get at a discounted rate and how much you would pay full price for. Most personal caregiver relationships are based on mutual benefit for both YOU and the caregiver. Most patients get free or drastically reduced pricing on meds. The benefit for the caregiver is you most likely won't require all the medicine that those 6 plants will produce. The caregiver takes the excess and sells it to a dispensary for a modest profit on their time and labor investment. The benefit to you, the patient, is discounted medicine and freedom from the hassle of growing and tending the plants.

But again, you do not have to assign a caregiver. You can grow your own cheaply if you so choose.

[TurboALLWD]

LOL We hate traffic too! We currently live in the corn fields west of Chicago. We moved out here so the boys could go to their college of choice and could commute. Accckk, they decided they wanted to live up there so here we are in the corn fields. Damn kids. hahahaha

Anyway, thanks again for the info. Once I figure out the caregiver part it should all be a breeze. I am not going to have Jim sign over his caregiver card or whatever that's all about since I am his caregiver and would help him grow if he wanted to. Why do the dispensaries ask one to sign over their caregiver? I don't get that. Can you grow and have a mmj card? Jim said he'd rather buy than grow anyway if it's easily available.

Just moved out to Colorado, its pretty neat. I definitely like it. Although the humidity is really low, at first I was using skin lotion every day but now i'm not using half as much. Here's the good news for ya, and its most likely good enough to forget all about NM. Most caregivers will give you an ounce free every month, over a joint a day. Some want a contract where you can't switch caregivers for a year, etc but not all of them. If you need more than an ounce a month you might have to buy some, but it will be reasonably priced around $250 an ounce. There are even better offers out there but I wouldn't sign over your right to grow until you feel comfortable with the caregiver, and know you're getting quality, consistency, and even some variety although you might find just one or two strains that really help and should be used regularly. They might even be willing to grow the strains that specifically help you the most. The big thing is all caregivers are not created equally, same goes with dispensaries. Some have better quality control than others, so asking them questions about their grow setup, and conditions will give you a better idea of how professional the caregiver is. I guess what I'm saying is don't settle for the first offer you get. Hope this helps a bit!

[grfxdsnr]

Thanks! So basically I could be Jim's caregiver and help him grow for personal use AND he could go to a dispensary to get extra is he needs to right?

Like I said he thinks he'd rather just buy than be bothered with growing but I like him to have something to fall back on.

[HighPopalorum]

Just FYI, I would take the previous poster's claims with a grain of salt. I don't think most caregivers give away an ounce a month per patient. In general, you should expect to pay for your medicine.

[grfxdsnr]

Just FYI, I would take the previous poster's claims with a grain of salt. I don't think most caregivers give away an ounce a month per patient. In general, you should expect to pay for your medicine.

Yeah, I figured that too. Probably an intro incentive. :D Either way, it's a pretty cool idea and probably draws in many. But for us, I will help hubby grow when the time comes. :D

[TurboALLWD]

Thanks! So basically I could be Jim's caregiver and help him grow for personal use AND he could go to a dispensary to get extra is he needs to right?

Like I said he thinks he'd rather just buy than be bothered with growing but I like him to have something to fall back on.

Yes you could be Jim's caregiver and help him grow himself, then you wouldn't have to buy at all, or you can just go to a dispensary lol. I can see why he doesn't want to be bothered with growing, its a full time job to do it professionally. You might find a caregiver even MORE generous than a dispensary but a dispensary does have business hours and could possibly be more convenient for you. Different strokes for different folks I guess.

[PufferLungs]

It's true, there's a million ways to slice the pie. I won't argue that. Each caregiver relationship can be negotiated so that it's mutually beneficial to both patient and grower.

Any firm dates on the move yet? Maybe you already posted that and I missed it?

Have you made a decision between Co and NM yet?

Off topic:
I stopped at my local dispensary today and picked up 1/8 of Maui and 1/8 of Sour Diesel. $108.85 out the door. Kinda sucks about the taxes, but I always said I would stop bitchin' if they made it legal - so I ain't bitchin'. Both of these strains are excellent quality and potency IMO. The Sour Diesel is GREAT for my lower back pain. I'm full of titanium rods and stainless steel bolts at L4-5 and L5-S1. It hurts............ until about 10 minutes after I take 2 tokes of that Sour D. :smokin:

[Justabloke]

Give me a few good reasons why Colorado would be a better place to live. I should add that Jim's spinal cord doctor said Colorado is a better place in his opinion for Jim.

Jim's doctor believes Colorado offers the best in terms of weather, opportunities, etc. He couldn't say enough about it. He even said Colorado is closest to heaven. :D

Well I think you gave yourself a few good reasons but if you need few more...

Colorado is on the forefront of Marijuana legalization thanks to the likes of Brian, Mason, Warren to name a few of the list that goes on and on and grows by the day.

The aforementioned people and many, many more fight on a daily basis for the rights of MMJ patients and caregivers.

Colorado is second only to California in terms of ground breaking advancements in Medical Marijuana legalization and research.

While those are three good reasons I can get you 100 more of why not to stay. :lol5:

I wish both you both you and Jim the very best! :D

Bloke

[TurboALLWD]

Just FYI, I would take the previous poster's claims with a grain of salt. I don't think most caregivers give away an ounce a month per patient. In general, you should expect to pay for your medicine.

How much do you think most caregivers give away? A gram or 2? You must not be a caregiver or ever look on craigslist, an ounce a month seems to be the normal amount given to a patient from their caregiver, dispensaries in general give 1/8-1/4 a month to members. I've seen co-op ad's advertising 2 ounces a month free for members. Anyways, its pretty logical to assume a caregiver flowering three plants can afford to give a percentage of just one out of those three plants in flower to the patient that gave the caregiver the right to grow them in the first place. lol

FYI to Jim and his wife, take Highpopalorum's above post with a big grain of salt. There are plenty of caregivers out there willing to give an ounce a month, me being one of them, unfortunately I can't take on anymore patients. I have patients that need less than an ounce a month and they do not have to pay a single penny for their medicine with me as their caregiver. And other patients that need up to 4 ounces every month. I didn't just decide out of nowhere an ounce a month is what I give my patients, I did plenty of research and went with the same amount most caregivers I could find we're offering. There are several caregivers right now posting on craigslist offering $200 an ounce if their patients need more than their free ounce a month. I don't think it will ever get better than that :D

[copobo]

yea, a z / month is what I give to patients. I am going to give organics a shot, so I'm a little worried about the math going forward.

extra ounces for patients are cheap, and depend on the strain. of course, in the big scheme of things, I lose money at what I do. and that's okay...

[TurboALLWD]

yea, a z / month is what I give to patients. I am going to give organics a shot, so I'm a little worried about the math going forward.

extra ounces for patients are cheap, and depend on the strain. of course, in the big scheme of things, I lose money at what I do. and that's okay...

Still think its an intro incentive grfxdsnr? :D Depending on how much medication you two need, you might decide you're better off having a caregiver than spending an easy grand or more yourself on a small, quality grow and flower room. By the way HighPopalorum you have a really amusing name, is that a product you used back in the day? :rastasmoke:

[grfxdsnr]

Wow! Thanks for the info! So, tell me how this caregiver thing works. Do you ever run out? Do you deliver? Do you grow the plants for your patient? Can a patient go to a "store" if your out? And if Jim finds a strain he likes can you grow that for him?

[TurboALLWD]

Wow! Thanks for the info! So, tell me how this caregiver thing works. Do you ever run out? Do you deliver? Do you grow the plants for your patient? Can a patient go to a "store" if your out? And if Jim finds a strain he likes can you grow that for him?


most caregivers plan things so they never run out, ie harvest every month or couple weeks. I answered most of you're questions in the previous posts, some caregivers deliver, and some will grow multiple strains for their patient.

[Delta9Billy]

I cant even believe that this is a question that is being debated. Sante Fe and Green chile are the only up NM has on CO and thankfully one of those can be imported...

[HighPopalorum]

Heh. High Popalorum is from a colorful Southern figure of speech popularized by Louisiana Governor Huey Long in the 1930s:


When â??The Kingfishâ?� was asked to give a comparison of the Republican and Democratic Parties, he would tell the story about a traveling salesman who offered two patent medicines. One was â??High Popalorum,â?� which was taken from the bark of a tree from the top down. The other tonic was â??Low Popahirum,â?� which was taken from the bark of a tree from the bottom up. Governor Long said, â??The only difference Iâ??ve found in Congress between the Republican and Democratic leadership is that one of them is skinning us from the ankle up and the other from the ear down.â?�

But it's a great forum name, and is as appropriate with regard to the current set of pols as it was when Long first used it. When next I grow from clones, one of them is going to be High Popalorum (harvested from the top down) and the other is going to be Low Popahirum. (harvested from the bottom up) I have a feeling they'll be totally different!

[PufferLungs]

Interesting idea. I hope, for your sake, that your bud turns out better than the current "crop" of politicians that are running this circus we call America.

All those guys are idiots and leave my head thumping. ;)

[Dest]

Ok not to NM bash but do NOT move to Albuquerque, a old friend of mine was almost SACRIFICED by some voodoo bums there. NM is great but not albuquerque the murder rate is too high there pleas dont go.

[Colodonmed]

Hi all, I suppose I have been looking in the wrong place. I have heard of caregivers offering up to 1 ounce per month free for the caregiver status, but as far a actually finding one....nada. I must be looking at the other Craigslist.

[grfxdsnr]

most caregivers plan things so they never run out, ie harvest every month or couple weeks. I answered most of you're questions in the previous posts, some caregivers deliver, and some will grow multiple strains for their patient.

Thanks! Now that we have this established all we need to do is get the youngest graduated from college next May. :D

Then find a place to live. So many differing opinions on that one. haha

[TurboALLWD]

Hi all, I suppose I have been looking in the wrong place. I have heard of caregivers offering up to 1 ounce per month free for the caregiver status, but as far a actually finding one....nada. I must be looking at the other Craigslist.

Can't find one in Denver?? I just saw a couple ad's with caregivers looking for patients, one was only offering a 1/4 ounce per month though.

[lampost]

^Yeah, my bad. I'd thought I'd seen those kind of deals before but I was mistaken. I remember hearing someone on here saying they do that or close to that. That really is an unbelievable deal! I think a lot of people wouldn't have to pay a thing with that kind of deal. All I saw on CL when I was looking was the free monthly 1/4 too...

[TurboALLWD]

^Yeah, my bad. I'd thought I'd seen those kind of deals before but I was mistaken. I remember hearing someone on here saying they do that or close to that. That really is an unbelievable deal! I think a lot of people wouldn't have to pay a thing with that kind of deal. All I saw on CL when I was looking was the free monthly 1/4 too...



I just searched some more while I was looking for meds, theres tons of offers out there, just type in caregiver in denver craigslist.

One caregiver right now is offering a 50/50 split come harvest time :jointsmile: man is he going to end up getting the short end of the stick. Maybe his quality is poor and that's why he's offering so much. I just talked to a guy that posted an ad on craigslist looking for patients, goes by "Dr. Organics", he was willing to offer a 1/2 ounce/month and $225 an ounce to his patients. Says in his ad that hes been growing the same strain for 14 years(secret) and its won 4 cups, co authored two books, and he told me he teaches how to grow in Longmont. Also said his strains tested over 20% thc. :stoned:

[Colodonmed]

Thanks, I will take another look. I appreciate it and just my two cents worth on the move decision - COLORADO all the way, you will not regret it!!:hippy:

[grfxdsnr]

Thanks, I will take another look. I appreciate it and just my two cents worth on the move decision - COLORADO all the way, you will not regret it!!:hippy:

You think? :D

[Colodonmed]

;)I really do!, I have lived in New Mexico and it is a very beautiful state with lots to do and see, but Colorado, wow, there is no comparison to the beauty and diversity this state offers. The weather is fantastic, if you want the mountains, they are here. If the plains interest you, we got em and the desert is here as well. The largest sand dunes are right in Colorado. The Grand Junction area is known for producing some of the best sweet corn as well as to die for peaches and cherries. The canyonlands of Utah are well within a short days drive, the enchantment of New Mexico can be reached within a few short hours from most anywhere in the state and of course the People of Colorado have their heads on straight when it comes to the issue of medical marijuana. What else could a person want.

[grfxdsnr]

True, so very true.

[Colodonmed]

Hi, another city in Colorado to consider would be Canon City. Canon City sits next to the Arkansas river in what is called the "Bannana Belt of Colorado" The climate there is typically 40-50's in winter and 70-90 in summer. The snow levels are always less there than most other places throughout Colorado. It sits on highway 50 for good access to the city of Pueblo to the east about 30 miles or so. Colorado Springs is about 30 miles to the North, the high rocky mountains are to the southwest/west with the wet mountain valley and Sangre De Cristo mountains less than a 45 minute beautiful car ride. I am partial to the Sangres as this is where I live. Canon is a big - small town. There is a hospital, walmart, city market/kroger, safeway, home depot a few restaraunts. It is a pretty cool little place and well within easy driving of Denver 1 1/2 hours north. The V.A. is also building a new hospital in Colorado Springs, only 1/2 hr drive. If your husband is treated by the Vets Admin as I am, there are stand alone VA clinics in Pueblo and Colorado Springs, I use the one in Pueblo and am happy with them there. Any major issues that they need to address they do send you to the main hospital in Denver, but that will change for us when the Springs VA center is constructed. I grew up in Denver and loved it, but 4 years ago made the move to the wet mountain valley and now I do not miss a city at all. I am disabled and while the mountain living can get a little tough at times, I do not believe I could live in a real city ever again. I do make the trip to Denver every 2-3 months for Dr. appts. and to visit friends and family, a 2 1/2 drive for me so not too bad. The main benefit that I would offer to you for Denver is that the world class spine injury center Craig hospital is in Englewood, next to Denver. Colorado has it all!! Peace to you and your husband wherever you end up, and always be happy.

[grfxdsnr]

I only heard they are building a new hospital to replace the old Denver one. If they are building a hospital in Colorado Springs that makes this move even better!!!! Of course a spinal cord injury building would be nice but I doubt they would build two so close to each other. I bet they'll have a spinal cord injury team though!

Where can I find more info on the new hospital in Colorado Springs? Wow, you've just made my frickin' day!!!!!

[grfxdsnr]

OK, I just found it. It will be a ambulatory/day surgery facility. The Dept. of Defense will help run it from what I read. Way cool that they are building! You guys deserve it and need it.